About the Role
Associate Principals at CRA work on project teams with senior and junior consultants on a variety of client engagements across industries. They conduct advanced strategic analysis, assist in the management of consulting projects, serve as a project manager, direct the work of others, oversee analysis, manage mid-level client relationships, and communicate project results. Staff at this level are expected to work independently with minimal supervision. This role requires the ability to effectively plan and manage the execution of smaller projects or significant sub-tasks on larger, more complex projects, conceptualize and analyze issues, and perform or direct a wide variety of analytical tasks. A strong work ethic, creativity, a positive attitude, and a high level of energy are highly valued. We are specifically seeking consultants with strong knowledge of pricing and access systems in Europe and globally.
Responsibilities
- Independently identify/design analytic tasks and contribute to the development of overall analytic framework for consulting projects
- Interface with client representatives to communicate developments and present results
- Draft reports or presentations, or sections of reports or presentations
- Contribute to project planning and budget management efforts
- Provide training and technical supervision to less-experienced staff, including reviewing their analyses and providing coaching/direction
- Contribute to business development efforts and draft client proposals
Requirements
- Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number
- Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals
- Occasional travel required
Skills
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques
- Proven staff and project management skills
- Client interaction, facilitation, presentation, budgeting, and project planning skills
- Strong knowledge of pricing and market access issues in the European markets (and globally)
Location
- Remote
- Onsite
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years previous consulting experience
Education Level
- Bachelors or Masters in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry etc.) or a relevant analytical degree, with significant work experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards program
- Superior benefits package
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
About the Company
- Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.
- CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
- Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provides clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
- CRA’s Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics and medical device companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business, including innovation, commercial success, organization, and reputation, all for the long-term benefit of patients, clinicians, employees, and shareholders.
- We work with life sciences businesses directly as well as with their legal counsel, industry associations, government organizations, and advocacy groups from the earliest stages of research into new therapy areas, through product development, to the delivery of products that will achieve commercial success and fulfill the expectations of our clients and their key stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity
- Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (Equality Act 2010).
- As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process.
- We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
